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D14 ADD

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

179,443 mi
Last recorded179,443 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD14 ADD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 179,443 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 178,907 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 177,094 miles

Chassis and body of vehicle has been covered in underseal

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp not functioning, fitted to a vehicle first used before 1 September 2009

Fail 21 Dec 2018 177,094 miles

Chassis and body of vehicle has been covered in underseal

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp not functioning, fitted to a vehicle first used before 1 September 2009

Pass 6 Nov 2017 175,279 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in various areas (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 170,795 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 167,024 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 164,035 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 159,966 miles

Both rear brake pipes across axle have slight corrosion

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 153,899 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 153,899 miles

Front Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 148,365 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 148,362 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2010 144,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 144,948 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 141,410 miles

Both front swivel ball leaking oil.

Front steering damper bush perished.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear trailing arms,front bush's starting to perish.

Slight corroion on front metal brake pipes.

Slight oil leak on steering box.

Fail 29 Oct 2009 141,408 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front swivel ball leaking oil.

Front steering damper bush perished.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear trailing arms,front bush's starting to perish.

Slight corroion on front metal brake pipes.

Slight oil leak on steering box.

Pass 24 Oct 2008 137,258 miles

Both front swivel ball seal slight leak..

Driver and passenger side front floor corroded and holed but not within prescribed areas.

Front to rear metal brake pipe at centre showing signs of corrosion.

Non power steering box leaking oil

Passenger side rear floor showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 24 Oct 2008 137,258 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Both front swivel ball seal slight leak..

Driver and passenger side front floor corroded and holed but not within prescribed areas.

Front to rear metal brake pipe at centre showing signs of corrosion.

Non power steering box leaking oil

Passenger side rear floor showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 26 Oct 2007 132,808 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering box has slight seepage from seal.

Fail 26 Oct 2007 132,808 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering box has slight seepage from seal.

Pass 27 Oct 2006 129,400 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 129,400 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

drivers door exessivly corroded and weakened but still shuts securley

front brake pipes corroded / still servicable

slight oil leak on steering box

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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D14 ADD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 124,952 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D14 ADD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 40 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D14 ADD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 November 1986.

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